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Let us know if you find any broken or new hurricane links. Foreign Language sites are also welcome, as Florida has many international guests.

[http://www.fema.gov/ '''Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA):''' ]These folks plan and act just for disasters. The web site has lots of updated information and acts as an official site for hurricane updates. This link takes you to their tropical weather pages. [o*]

[http://www.redcross.org/ '''American Red Cross (General Page)''']<nowiki>: The organization that is disaster relief to most people. Support it. [o *]</nowiki>

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<font size="3"><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans serif"><font color="#000000">[http://www.fema.gov/ '''Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA):''' ]These folks plan and act just for disasters. The web site has lots of updated information and acts as an official site for hurricane updates. This link takes you to their tropical weather pages. [o*]</font></font></font>

[http://www.redcross.org/fl/brevard/ '''American Red Cross (Brevard County Chapter)''']<nowiki>: Brevard County Red Cross' new web site. Check it out then go support it.[o *]</nowiki><br />

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[http://www.weather.gov '''National Weather Service Interactive Weather Information Network (IWIN)'''] - Great site for just about everything from the NWS. ([http://iwin2.nws.noaa.gov/ IWIN2 Backup Site Link]) [of*]

[http://www.buildingcodeonline.com/ '''Metro Dade County BCCO Hurricane Page''' [o*]]<nowiki>: Excellent descriptions on these storms and information on how to make your home and businesses more hurricane resistant. All from the ones who lived through Hurricane Andrew in south Florida. </nowiki>

[http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/tcfaqHED.html '''Landsea's Hurricanes, Typhoons, and Tropical Cyclone FAQ''']'''<nowiki>: </nowiki>'''Probably the best source for general information and answers to odd questions on these storms anywhere [f*]

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<font size="3"><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans serif"><font color="#000000">[http://www.buildingcodeonline.com/ '''Metro Dade County BCCO Hurricane Page''' [o*]]<nowiki>: Excellent descriptions on these storms and information on how to make your home and businesses more hurricane resistant. All from the ones who lived through Hurricane Andrew in south Florida. </nowiki></font></font></font>

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[http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/hurricane/index.shtml '''National Weather Service Hurricane Watch Office''']<nowiki>: The official NWS office for meteorological reports to congress and high level DOC members. [o]</nowiki>

[http://www.stormtracker.noaa.gov/ '''NOAA Storm Tracker'''] -- NOAA Storm Tracker will contain live links to advisories, tracking maps and satellite images of a particular storm that is projected to strike the United States or other nations in a storm's path.'''

<font size="3"><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans serif"><font color="#000000">[http://www.stormtracker.noaa.gov/ '''NOAA Storm Tracker'''] -- NOAA Storm Tracker will contain live links to advisories, tracking maps and satellite images of a particular storm that is projected to strike the United States or other nations in a storm's path.</font></font></font>

[http://rsd.gsfc.nasa.gov/goes/ '''GOES Project Science'''] -- All about the GOES weather satellites, included latest images in a variety of formats. Including Very nice Historical Movies of past Hurricanes. [*]'''

[http://www.dmat-fl6.org/ '''Central Florida Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT FL-6)'''] -- DMAT's are comprised of medical personnel who travel to the sites of disasters in teams of 35-45 and provide austere medical care in forward positions. Hurricane response is one of our primary missions.

[http://www.fema.gov/ '''Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA):''' ]Stormwatch. These folks plan and act just for disasters. The web site has lots of updated information and acts as an official site for hurricane updates. This link takes you to their main page. [o*]<br />

[http://www.fcc.gov/cib/eas/Welcome.html '''FCC's Emergency Alert System (EAS)'''] -- Beep Beep Beeep. Learn about the EAS system used to disperse important emergency information over the broadcasts of TV and radio, ect...<br />

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<font size="3"><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans serif"><font color="#000000">[http://www.fema.gov/ '''Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA):''' ]Stormwatch. These folks plan and act just for disasters. The web site has lots of updated information and acts as an official site for hurricane updates. This link takes you to their main page. [o*]</font></font></font>

[http://www.emergencymanagement.net/ '''Emergency Management Network'''] : This website is dedicated to Local, State, and Federal Emergency Managers, Public Safety Officials, Disaster Response Agencies, and Businesses that support these individuals.

[http://mapking.eoconline.org/eoconline '''EOC Evacuation Mapping System'''] -- Very very nice page with evacuation information, SLOSH (Storm Surge), real time evacuation data and road closure data, and other interactive information for all of Florida. This is an AWESOME system, and you must check it out now! Hats off to the crew that did this one. -- mc [***]'''<br />'''

[http://www.floridadisaster.org/ '''State of Florida Division of Emergency Management'''] -- floridadisaster.org - State office of Emergency Management with a great page and information on alert status. <br />

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<font size="3"><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans serif"><font color="#000000">[http://www.floridadisaster.org/DEMpublic.asp '''EOC Evacuation Mapping System'''] -- Very very nice page with evacuation information, SLOSH (Storm Surge), real time evacuation data and road closure data, and other interactive information for all of Florida. This is an AWESOME system, and you must check it out now! Hats off to the crew that did this one. -- mc [***]</font></font></font>

[http://www.fepa.org/ '''Florida Emergency Preparedness Association (FEPA)'''] -- an organization of EM professionals created for the purpose of advancing the the Emergency Management programs of the State of Florida and it's 67 counties in an effort to preserve and protect the quality of life for 12 million Florida residents.

[https://my.sfwmd.gov/portal/page?_pageid=2854,19644915,2854_19644936:2854_19644959:2854_19644974&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL '''South Florida Water Management District'''] -- Manages the system of water control for the southern half of Florida.

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<font size="3"><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans serif"><font color="#000000">[http://www.fepa.org/ '''Florida Emergency Preparedness Association (FEPA)'''] -- an organization of EM professionals created for the purpose of advancing the the Emergency Management programs of the State of Florida and it's 67 counties in an effort to preserve and protect the quality of life for 12 million Florida residents.</font></font></font>

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[http://www.co.broward.fl.us/epi00100.htm '''Broward County'''] -- Broward County's page has information on emergency plans and evacuation information as well as other info.

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<font size="3"><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans serif"><font color="#000000">[http://embrevard.com '''Brevard County'''] -- Brevard County's site has improved a great deal this year with good evacuation and storm information along with good maps. [*]</font></font></font>

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[http://naples.net/govern/county/emrgmgt/index.html '''Collier County (Naples Area)'''] -- The Emergency Management folks down in Southwest Florida have an excellent page and keep it updated. It includes a SLOSH (Storm Surge) map for Collier County and other good information.

[http://www.metro-dade.com/oem/ '''Miami-Dade County'''] -- The Emergency Management Office that went through Andrew. Enough said. They have an excellent page.

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<font size="3"><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans serif"><font color="#000000">[http://naples.net/govern/county/emrgmgt/index.html '''Collier County (Naples Area)'''] -- The Emergency Management folks down in Southwest Florida have an excellent page and keep it updated. It includes a SLOSH (Storm Surge) map for Collier County and other good information.</font></font></font>

[http://www.flagleremergency.com/ '''Flagler County'''] -- Flagler County's new site is a good model for other counties.<br />

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<font size="3"><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans serif"><font color="#000000">[http://www.escambia-emergency.com/ '''Escambia County'''] -- A very good site with SLOSH maps and slideshows all well done.</font></font></font>

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[http://www.co.hernando.fl.us/em/ '''Hernando County'''] -- A good page with a lot of good information includes evacuation maps & Shelter lists.<br />

<font size="3"><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans serif"><font color="#000000">[http://www.co.sarasota.fl.us/emergency_management/ '''Sarasota County'''] -- A great site with information on hurricanes right on the front page.</font></font></font>

<font size="3"><font size="3"><font size="3" face="Tahmoa, Verdana, Arial, Sans Serif"><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans serif"><font color="#000000">[http://www.drudgereport.com '''The Drudge Report''']&nbsp;: Usually known more for its political reporting, Matt Drudge also does report on storms and offers a good selection of links.</font></font></font></font></font>

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[http://www.hurricanecon.com '''National Hurricane Conference'''] : Usually held in April in various locations around the country, this conference is good to find out the latest in hurricane preparedness, contingency, and other improvements in the science of dealing with the systems.

<font size="3"><font size="3"><font size="3" face="Tahmoa, Verdana, Arial, Sans Serif"><font size="2" face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans serif"><font color="#000000">[http://www.hurricanecon.com '''National Hurricane Conference''']&nbsp;: Usually held in April in various locations around the country, this conference is good to find out the latest in hurricane preparedness, contingency, and other improvements in the science of dealing with the systems.</font></font></font></font></font>

[http://www.cira.colostate.edu/ramm/gparm/genesis.asp '''Experimental Tropical Cyclone Parameters for the North Atlantic''']- Another Colorado State Page which summarizes potential for tropical development in a montage of graphs representing different factors. [*]'''

[http://www.iii.org/inside.pl5?media=catastrophes=/media/catastrophes/hurricanes.html Insurance Information Institute] '''<nowiki>: The insurance Information Institute's page on Hurricanes related to the insurance industry. Includes information on such things as </nowiki>

[http://www.hurricanehunters.com '''Hurricane Hunters''']<nowiki>: A web page created by actual Air Force Hurricane Hunter Pilots. Updated with photos when they fly through storms. A must visit. [*]</nowiki>

[http://www.floridahurricanedepot.com/ All Florida Hurricane Depot]: Hurricane protection serving South Florida. They beat home improvement store prices, support Do-It-Yourselfers, and offer full service installation as well. They even have Free Shipping.

[http://www.hurricanecity.com '''Jim Williams' Hurricane City''']<nowiki>: A real Hurricane Fan. With an excellent page including Real Audio live broadcasts during events and an extensive list of hurricane histories for various towns across the Atlantic basin. A must visit. With the Weather Audio Broadcasting Network. Bookmark it now.[*]</nowiki>

[http://www.wxrisk.com/ '''WXRisk.com Weather Risk''']<nowiki>:</nowiki>"Weather Forecasting for Traders, Investors, and Businesses", a site with information geared toward the financial end of things. [*]'''

[http://community-2.webtv.net/jmjlynch/ADAYTOREMEMBER/? A Day to Remember, Opal the Ogre] '''<nowiki>: Jim Lynch put together this page with photographs and stories from 1995's Hurricane Opal. </nowiki>

[http://flhurricane.com/jjohnston '''Hurricanes Mobile Alabama''']<nowiki>: Joseph Johnston's focus on the Mobile, AL area with a good collection of photos and historical information on Mobile.(Hosted by CHFC) [*] </nowiki>

[http://www.hurricanetrack.com '''HurricaneTrack.com''']''' :''' This Lowe's sponsored page has great original content and loads to look at. From Mark K. Sudduth and his Hurricane Intercept Team, and they do a great job. [*]

[http://www.mpittweather.com '''Mike's Hurricane Page''']<nowiki>: A good personal Hurricane centered web page, includes information on other basins and many other detailed bits of information.</nowiki>

[http://hometown.aol.com/vmax135/tropmet.html '''TROPMET - A World of Tropical Cyclones''']<nowiki>: Michael Laca has been "chasing" hurricanes for the last 16 years and offers good information. Layout similar to AOL's main interface. </nowiki>'''

[http://www.gobeach.com/hurr.htm '''The Caribbean Hurricane Page''']<nowiki>:</nowiki>(gobeach.com) A great hurricane news page for folks in the Caribbean islands. Includes on the spot reports from different islands when storms approach. When a storm is approaching the Caribbean go here. [*]

[http://www.crownweather.com '''Crown Weather Services Tropical Discussion''']<nowiki>:</nowiki>A discussion of current tropical activity with discussions, a good place to check for another opinion of what's going on. From Robert Lightbown.[*]'''

'''[http://www.pcwp.com HurrTrak] '''- Weather Graphics Technology's HurrTrak is one of the best known Hurricane tracking software programs available with versions for Emergency Management and Other uses. Also available is an automated storm tracking screensaver. Very impressive. Updated for 2007. ''Type: (Shareware/Commercial) [Win32]''<br />

[http://www.extremewx.com/ '''Global Tracks''']<nowiki>: Another good tropical system tracking program with satellite and track overlay capabilities and a point-by-point impact forecaster based upon NHC track and wind radii forecasts. A 20 day trial version is available from their website. Updated for 2006. </nowiki>''Type: Shareware [Win32]''<br />

[http://www.cyclonecentre.com/ '''Cyclone Centre Client''']<nowiki>: Tropical system tracking program with simple approach. A 30 day trial version is available from their website. Updated for 2008. </nowiki>''Type: Shareware [Win32]''<br />

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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA):These folks plan and act just for disasters. The web site has lots of updated information and acts as an official site for hurricane updates. This link takes you to their tropical weather pages. [o*]

Metro Dade County BCCO Hurricane Page [o*]: Excellent descriptions on these storms and information on how to make your home and businesses more hurricane resistant. All from the ones who lived through Hurricane Andrew in south Florida.

NOAA Storm Tracker -- NOAA Storm Tracker will contain live links to advisories, tracking maps and satellite images of a particular storm that is projected to strike the United States or other nations in a storm's path.

Emergency Management Office Web Pages:

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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA):Stormwatch. These folks plan and act just for disasters. The web site has lots of updated information and acts as an official site for hurricane updates. This link takes you to their main page. [o*]

FCC's Emergency Alert System (EAS) -- Beep Beep Beeep. Learn about the EAS system used to disperse important emergency information over the broadcasts of TV and radio, ect...

Emergency Management Network : This website is dedicated to Local, State, and Federal Emergency Managers, Public Safety Officials, Disaster Response Agencies, and Businesses that support these individuals.

FLORIDA WEBSITES:

EOC Evacuation Mapping System -- Very very nice page with evacuation information, SLOSH (Storm Surge), real time evacuation data and road closure data, and other interactive information for all of Florida. This is an AWESOME system, and you must check it out now! Hats off to the crew that did this one. -- mc [***]

Florida Emergency Preparedness Association (FEPA) -- an organization of EM professionals created for the purpose of advancing the the Emergency Management programs of the State of Florida and it's 67 counties in an effort to preserve and protect the quality of life for 12 million Florida residents.

Brevard County -- Brevard County's site has improved a great deal this year with good evacuation and storm information along with good maps. [*]

Broward County -- Broward County's page has information on emergency plans and evacuation information as well as other info.

Collier County (Naples Area) -- The Emergency Management folks down in Southwest Florida have an excellent page and keep it updated. It includes a SLOSH (Storm Surge) map for Collier County and other good information.

Miami-Dade County -- The Emergency Management Office that went through Andrew. Enough said. They have an excellent page.

National Hurricane Conference : Usually held in April in various locations around the country, this conference is good to find out the latest in hurricane preparedness, contingency, and other improvements in the science of dealing with the systems.

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All Florida Hurricane Depot: Hurricane protection serving South Florida. They beat home improvement store prices, support Do-It-Yourselfers, and offer full service installation as well. They even have Free Shipping.

Jim Williams' Hurricane City: A real Hurricane Fan. With an excellent page including Real Audio live broadcasts during events and an extensive list of hurricane histories for various towns across the Atlantic basin. A must visit. With the Weather Audio Broadcasting Network. Bookmark it now.[*]

Hurricane Watch Net: Ran by Amateur radio operators during emergencies, the HWN contains vital information and provides a great service.[*]

Hurricaneville : Another good web site devoted to hurricanes including news updates and other good information. Greg Machos runs this one.

The Caribbean Hurricane Page:(gobeach.com) A great hurricane news page for folks in the Caribbean islands. Includes on the spot reports from different islands when storms approach. When a storm is approaching the Caribbean go here. [*]

Weather/Hurricane Tracking Software:

Weather Defender -- Swift Weather's Weather Defender Contains Hurricane Tracking and a lot more for keeping a vigil on the weather.

HurrTrak- Weather Graphics Technology's HurrTrak is one of the best known Hurricane tracking software programs available with versions for Emergency Management and Other uses. Also available is an automated storm tracking screensaver. Very impressive. Updated for 2007. Type: (Shareware/Commercial) [Win32]

Tracking the Eye: Tracking The Eye is a fully-featured tracking program that includes USGS aerial photography, data graphing capabilities, full NHC text product ingestion, and more. Updated for 2006. Type: Shareware [Win32]

Global Tracks: Another good tropical system tracking program with satellite and track overlay capabilities and a point-by-point impact forecaster based upon NHC track and wind radii forecasts. A 20 day trial version is available from their website. Updated for 2006. Type: Shareware [Win32]

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